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Collins Big Cat - Ride the Rails: Band 09/Gold

by Ben Lerwill

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A fact-filled introduction to trains for developing independent readers

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AlbakiReads Editorial

A fact-filled introduction to trains for developing independent readers

From Stephenson’s 1829 Rocket to the Shanghai Maglev, this nonfiction title traces the variety and development of trains through accessible facts and examples. It introduces rail travel at different scales and speeds, pairing the subject with prompts designed to help children revisit key information, build vocabulary, and practise recalling what they have learned. Published in Collins Big Cat’s Gold/Band 9 level, the book is structured for guided or independent reading and includes additional reading activities at the back.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Developing readers working at Collins Big Cat Gold/Band 9 level
  • Children interested in trains, railways, and transport history
  • Adults supporting reading comprehension and vocabulary practice

Themes

Trains and rail travelTransport historyEngineering and technologyReading comprehension

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Book overview

Collins Big Cat supports every primary child on their reading journey from phonics to fluency. Top authors and illustrators have created fiction and non-fiction books that children love to read. Levelled for guided and independent reading, each book includes ideas to support reading. Teaching and assessment support and eBooks are also available.

From the very first 1829 'Rocket' train to the super-fast Shanghai Maglev, this fun book is packed with cool train facts. Discover all kinds of trains, big and small, and learn about their amazing journeys.

Gold/Band 9 books offer developing readers literary language and stories with distinctive characters.

Pages 22 and 23 allow children to re-visit the content of the book, supporting comprehension skills, vocabulary development and recall.

Ideas for reading in the back of the book provide practical support and stimulating activities.

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